Jessica Lewis-Owona is a dedicated and resilient nontraditional medical student with a passion for mentorship, advocacy, and increasing diversity in medicine. As a Black medical student, Jessica understands the unique challenges faced by underrepresented individuals in the medical field and is committed to uplifting the next generation of aspiring physicians.

With her mentees Jessica provides valuable insights on navigating medical school as a nontraditional student while balancing personal and professional growth. Through mentorship, Jessica aims to inspire and support students in achieving their goals, reminding them that they belong in medicine and that representation truly matters.

My name is Alex. I’ve worn many hats over the years, but the ones I’m most proud of are being a medical student and content creator. I started my journey in 2011, back when there was no guidance or social media posts towards being a physician. Now almost a third-year medical student, I’m able to share all the knowledge I’ve gained through coming up from a 2.7 undergrad GPA, attaining a master's, and being an MCAT retaker— think of me as your premed big sis! Hope I can help you navigate the world of being a premed because it can be very overwhelming and intense, but you don’t have to do it alone.

Truong Ho is a second-year medical student at Kansas City University. Having a great mentor has been an invaluable part of his journey so he'd love to pay it forward and be that support for someone else. Troung was born and raised in Vietnam and moved to the U.S. at 18, where he pursued Biochemistry and Math before working as a pharmaceutical scientist. Now in medical school, he is excited to support and connect with others. If you ever need guidance or just someone to talk to, he is happy to help.

Edilynn Clermont is a rising 4th-year medical student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2026. She is interested in applying for Psychiatry. Outside of school, Edilynn enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with family & friends. She is committed to mentoring and supporting fellow students as they navigate their path in medicine.

Jahnvi Rajput is a medical student at William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine, Class of 2027, with a background in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Houston. Her journey into medicine has been shaped by diverse experiences as a hospital volunteer, ER scribe, research assistant, and medical assistant in a reproductive endocrinology clinic. Through these roles, she’s developed a strong appreciation for compassionate, patient-centered care.

Samin Durrani is a second-year medical student from Buffalo, NY with a passion for surgery. Outside of medicine, she loves creating art, hanging out with my cat, and playing video games. Samin is excited to mentor future medical students and share what she's learned on her journey!

Brandon is an MS-II at the Kansas City University College of Osteopathic Medicine. Chow is an Arizona native and U.S. Army HPSP scholar committed to serving as a future military physician. He is passionate about women’s health and currently pursuing a career in OB/GYN with a focus on compassionate, evidence-based care.

 Cynthia is a first-generation Armenian medical student from Los Angeles, currently part of the KCU College of Osteopathic Medicine Class of 2027. Being the first in her family to navigate this path, she understands how overwhelming it can be and how much of a difference it makes when even one person believes in you. That’s why she is so passionate about mentorship and creating space for others to feel seen and supported. Cynthia is also deeply involved in community health work and loves finding ways to connect with and give back to the people around her.

Eddie is a second-year medical student at Kansas City University. Originally from South Korea, he moved to the U.S. at 18 and graduated from Georgia State University. Before medical school, Eddie worked as an emergency medicine scribe in Atlanta. He’s currently considering Internal Medicine and Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (PM&R). Eddie believes in enjoying every moment of med school and is passionate about the gym, drawing, and sports. Having lacked mentorship himself, he’s eager to be a supportive guide for others.

I’m Monica is a rising 4th-year medical student at Kansas City University, College of Osteopathic Medicine. She loves working on research that connects public health and policy, especially when it starts from a simple idea and grows into something meaningful. She also really enjoys the creative side of building a project from scratch and thinking about how it can make a real impact. She is excited to serve as a mentor and learn alongside her mentee’s. 

Jamie is a first-generation medical student who immigrated from the Philippines at a young age and was raised in a low-income community. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of California, Irvine, and went on to complete a Master’s in Medical Science. She is currently pursuing her medical degree in St. Louis. Having personally navigated the unique challenges faced by underrepresented and low-income students, Jamie is deeply committed to increasing equity and access in medicine. In addition to her academic pursuits, she is a passionate dancer and content creator, using her platform to inspire and empower future physicians. Through her advocacy and storytelling, Jamie aims to show others that with resilience and support, achieving a career in medicine is possible—regardless of background.